iphone xr ghost touch

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iphone xr ghost touch

Recently after updating to IOS 16.4 my iphone xr has been having frequent ghost touches. These make the phone almost unusable and seem to get worse the longer i leave my phone on. This first happened for 3 days then it went back to normal however is now doing it again. Apple support ran a check on my phone and said the software is running all good however I doubt it is to do with the hardware as no damage has been done to the phone, and I have seen posts about others who have had this issue after updating their phones software.

iPhone XR

Posted on Apr 3, 2023 1:36 PM

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Alancito

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Apr 4, 2023 7:46 AM in response to hummer02

hummer ~ 80% is not healthy and is to be expected after years of use and charging cycles. 80% is also the level at which Apple recommends replacing the battery. So have the weak, aging battery replaced and see if the ghost touches disappear:

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Answer 2

Apr 4, 2023 1:28 AM in response to hummer02

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then tap Haptic Touch or 3D & Haptic Touch. Choose the touch duration—Fast or Slow. On an iPhone with 3D Touch, you can also choose the pressure needed—Light, Medium, or Firm.

Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch - Apple Support (IN)

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